Finite-element method (4 cr)
Code: 8C00CC57-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
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KONE19
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AUTO19
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MKONE19
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- using finite-element methods in the dimensioning of structures.
- using softwares in static analyses of structures.
In addition student will strengthen design and machine safety competences.
Content
- basic principles of finite-element methods
- stiffness matrix
- summing of elements
- loads
- boundary conditions
- basic equations
- truss and beam structures
Materials
Lecturers material
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises
Student workload
Home exercises in addition to lectures
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination and exercises
Qualifications
Strength of Materials 1, Matrix algebra